Try Your Hand At Painting & Drawing Workshop: Session A

Drawing

This workshop is geared towards the "absolute adult beginner" to come learn the basics of painting and drawing in a supportive, judgement-free session. Spend the morning in the GAC studios and learn about basic techniques, materials and approaches to working creatively in two dimensions. Come discover your creative potential.

Discover Silver Metal Clay Workshop

Metals and Jewelry

Learn to work with Silver Metal Clay, a versatile material that feels like clay but becomes pure silver when fired. This workshop covers forming, texturing, firing, finishing, and flush setting of gemstones (optional stones available for purchase). Perfect for beginners and artists of all kinds—no prior jewelry experience needed. Finish and take home your own unique silver jewelry pieces while exploring the endless design possibilities of this exciting material.
Materials fee of $110.00 is payable to instructor at class and includes metal clay, use of tools, supplies and handouts, this fee is subject to change with the cost of materials on the metals market. This class has a required materials list.

Upcycled Dioramas and Sculpture

Drawing

Using recycled and found materials, students will transform everyday objects into imaginative dioramas and sculptures. Projects may include tiny houses, castles, creatures, story scenes, and functional creations, incorporating natural materials and mixed media such as paint and clay. This class encourages creativity, storytelling, and hands-on exploration of form, texture, and three-dimensional design.

Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving

Fiber

Rigid Heddle weaving is a great way to learn the basics of weaving and make a great product. Class covers the mechanics of a rigid loom, types of articles we can weave, weaving patterns, design ideas, and finishing. You’ll leave with a handmade piece you’ll be proud to show off or even use every day! Please note: NO class 1/19.

Art & Literature Series: Art of Classic Fairytales

Book Arts

Explore the world of fairyland through art projects inspired by beloved magical stories such as Thumbelina, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and The Frog Prince. Children will also have the opportunity to create their own fairy tales.

Create talking animals, magical towers and castles, mysterious witches, helpful fairy godmothers, fairy princesses and princes, wands, and tiny fairy houses. We will incorporate natural objects and work with clay, paint, and many other mixed-media materials in our projects.

“Fairytales can come true, it can happen to you if you believe.”

Art Station 6/29-7/2 Week 2

Decorative Arts

Draw, paint, and collage what you choose with the support of the teacher and classmates.  Air dry clay and textile materials will also be available. Learn how to enjoy your process and grow as an artist. Develop your skills, and maybe make a friend along the way.